Best Walker Architects Podcasts (2025)

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Up River Golf Co. - Capturing Golf Course Stories in Film - The Greenprint Episode 5 48:01

4d ago48:01

48:01

In this episode, we’re joined by Cam Ackerman and Aaron Belcher, the talented duo behind Up River Golf Co. – a rising force in golf course videography. With a rapidly growing reputation for cinematic storytelling and stunning visuals, Up River produces high-quality films for both private clients and their YouTube audience. Cam and Aaron share how t…

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Jamie Urquhart: From Chip Design to Global Innovation 1:35:11

4d ago1:35:11

1:35:11

In this weeks episode, Mari Williams is joined by Jamie Urquhart, co-founder of ARM Holdings, sharing his remarkable journey from chip designer to technology innovator. Through candid storytelling, Jamie reveals the leadership principles, personal challenges, and strategic insights that helped transform ARM into a global technology powerhouse. Jami…

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Optimising Health: Sleep, Lifestyle, and Personal Wellness with Gabriela Rosa 54:58

11d ago54:58

54:58

Gabriela Rosa is a world-renowned fertility specialist, author, and reproductive health educator. Gabriela is the founder and director of the Rosa Institute—an organization dedicated to helping couples create healthy babies, despite previous reproductive challenges. Since 2001 Gabriela and her team of clinicians blend evidence-based science into a …

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Conducting Life: Leadership Lessons from an Orchestra Maestro with Roit Feldenkreis 34:37

18d ago34:37

34:37

Roit is a trailblazing orchestra conductor and sought-after performance coach. With over two decades of experience leading world-class orchestras across Europe, Israel, and beyond, she has built a remarkable career that seamlessly integrates artistic excellence with transformative leadership development. As the founder of BHZ Consulting Group, Roit…

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Tim Lobb, Lobb & Partners - The Greenprint Episode 4 1:05:42

21d ago1:05:42

1:05:42

In this episode, Leighton is joined by renowned golf course architect Tim Lobb, founder of Lobb & Partners. The conversation charts Tim’s journey from his early days in Melbourne through pivotal roles at European Golf Design and Thompson, Perrett and Lobb, culminating in the launch of his own practice. Along the way, Tim shares how each phase of hi…

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Anne Bailey's Journey from Career Confusion to Social Impact 56:27

25d ago56:27

56:27

In this inspiring episode of the Alternative Leader Podcast, Anne Bailey, CEO of Form the Future, shares her personal story of navigating career challenges after graduating from Harvard. She reveals how her own struggles with finding meaningful work led her to create a nonprofit that supports young people in discovering their potential and career p…

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Threads of Change: Stacey Grant-Canham's Feminist Fashion Revolution with Black and Beech 44:31

1M ago44:31

44:31

Stacey Grant-Canham, founder of Black and Beech, discusses her journey from a part-time side hustle to a mission-driven fashion brand. Inspired by her father's brain aneurysm and her own experiences, Stacey emphasizes the importance of integrity, feminism, and sustainability in her business. She transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship, drive…

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From Pete Dye to Projects Down Under, with Ryan Van Der Veen - The Greenprint Episode 3 1:30:26

1M ago1:30:26

1:30:26

In this episode, we're joined by golf course designer and builder Ryan Van Der Veen of Van Der Veen Designs. Growing up in Indiana, Ryan entered the world of construction and design early on—launching his career under the legendary Pete Dye. His time with Dye laid the foundation for a hands-on, design-and-build approach that's remained with him thr…

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From Divorce to Fitness: Hannah Walker's Journey in life, leadership and business. 53:04

1M ago53:04

53:04

Hannah Walker is a personal trainer who, after seeing just how much physical training changed not only her health and fitness but also her mindset, set up her own business, Eton Fitness. Eton Fitness focuses on 1-2-1 online training in her ‘The Empowered Female Programme’. Although this is based around fitness, she also includes education surroundi…

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Gut Matters: Transforming Health from the Inside Out with Goitseone Thamae 1:01:46

2M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

In this episode Goitseone Thamae shares her entrepreneurial journey from selling fruit and vegetables from her childhood garden in Botswana to starting her own company Evobiome, to help combat ill health by focusing on the microbiome. We talk about her leadership mindset and drive and how she learned from failures. Goitseone shares how she fought f…

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Voice, Identity, and Leadership: A Conversation with Julia Caddick 43:46

2M ago43:46

43:46

In this episode, Voice and Presentation coach, Julia Caddick, shares her journey to leadership. Beginning with how she was enamoured by music at a young age, to following her passion through singing and performance. Diagnosed with skin cancer when young, she found her strength and coping mechanisms highlighted in a way she hadn’t experienced before…

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The New Basingstoke Golf Course - Scott Roberts (Course Manager) and Bruce Weller (Architect) 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

In this episode, Leighton delves into the remarkable transformation of Basingstoke Golf Club, telling the story through the evolution of the course itself. What began as an ambitious project years ago saw the club make a bold move half a mile across the M3 to Dummer Golf Club. The transition included selling the original site for development and ac…

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Breathing into Brilliance: Navigating ADHD, Leadership, and Personal Transformation with Lisa Sibley 54:31

2M ago54:31

54:31

Join Mari Williams as she sits down with Lisa Sibley, a pioneering breath work expert, to explore the powerful intersection of conscious breathing, neurodiversity, and personal growth. Lisa shares her transformative journey of discovering her ADHD, uncovering the healing potential of breath work, and how this practice can revolutionize leadership, …

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The Power of Mentorship and Collaboration in Architecture with Frank Moses P.E. 1:16:07

2M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

Success isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about setting others up for success along the way. Frank Moses, a seasoned mechanical engineer and former managing partner of Moses and Associates, shares his journey from the Navy to building a thriving firm with a people-first approach. He emphasizes the power of mentorship, communication, and design…

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Bringing a Golf Course Back to Life - Lucy Sellick, Raglan Golf Club 53:15

3M ago53:15

53:15

Welcome to the first episode of The Greenprint! In this inaugural episode, we dive into the incredible story of Raglan Golf Club in Monmouthshire, Wales—a course that has truly risen from the ashes. After closing its doors following the COVID-19 pandemic, Raglan was purchased in early 2024 by a group hailing from Monmouthshire, and its rebirth is n…

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Transforming Technical Education Through Agile Design with Brendan Bowen 48:19

4M ago48:19

48:19

It’s tough seeing young students struggle after high school. Technical colleges can provide the training and pathways they need to succeed - especially when they don’t fit the traditional mold. Today Joe sits down with Brendan Bowen - Senior Executive Director for Capital Planning at Technical College System of Georgia. His organization has impacte…

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How Core Values Shape Innovation and Success in Workplace Design 51:23

6M ago51:23

51:23

Building a strong, cohesive environment starts with defining core values and making sure they're part of every decision. Today, Joe and co-host Julie Mitchell are talking to Arelis Soto, Workplace Experience Manager for Johnson & Johnson. Arelis talks about how Johnson & Johnson’s design decisions are guided by their mission to create environments …

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S3E2: Heikki Linnakangas, Cofounder Neon 27:00

7M ago27:00

27:00

Today we take a deep dive into the world of PostgreSQL extensions, featuring our conversation with Heikki Linnakangas, co-founder of Neon, an expert Postgres hacker, and contributor to pgvector. Heikki shares the fascinating story of how Neon was born in 2021, driven by the vision of creating an open-source platform akin to Aurora Serverless. He de…

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S3E1: Francesco Tisiot, Field CTO Aiven 31:46

7M ago31:46

31:46

Joining Aiven in 2021, Francesco Tisiot works as a Field CTO and AI Lead. He serves as a technical advisor to clients and prospects, helping to meet their needs without the focus on sales, acting as a 'rented' CTO to provide expert guidance. Join us as we dive into Francesco's insightful perspectives on the Postgres community, where he challenges t…

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Part 2: Bizzdesign Merges with Two Leaders in Enterprise Architecture 37:00

7M ago37:00

37:00

Join renowned strategist Mark McGregor as he continues his conversation with Bizzdesign’s Chief Strategy Officer, Nick Reed, on the merger with MEGA International and a third vendor in enterprise architecture. They discuss the vision for a new platform, the integration of the companies, and customer-centric strategies driving growth. Tune in for ex…

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Agile Innovations in Design 51:38

8M ago51:38

51:38

Cancer treatment has come a long way over the past decade. In this edition of Design For An Agile World, Joe is joined by Dr. Duane Mitchell, MD, PhD, renowned for his groundbreaking research in brain cancer immunotherapy. Dr. Mitchell provides insight into his revolutionary work using the immune system to target malignant brain tumors- a field tha…

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Part 1: Bizzdesign Merges with Two Leaders in Enterprise Architecture 31:39

8M ago31:39

31:39

Join renowned author and strategist Mark McGregor as he talks with Bizzdesign’s Chief Strategy Officer, Nick Reed. Get exclusive insights in this 2-part series on how the merger with MEGA International - and another leader in Enterprise Architecture - is reshaping the industry, and gain insights into the key questions everyone is asking!…

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Leading AEC Firms to Success through Data, AI, and Strategic Planning with Greg C. Hart 51:37

9M ago51:37

51:37

What separates thriving AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) firms from those that struggle? In this episode of *Design for an Agile World*, host Joe Walker uncovers the answer with Greg C. Hart, President of PSMJ Resources. Greg reveals how a combination of data-driven insights, AI, and strategic planning can set firms on the path to …

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From Design to Delivery: Engineering Efficiency with Rens F. Hayes IV, P.E. 53:38

10M ago53:38

53:38

Unlock the secrets to optimizing design projects with early integration of cost information. Joe Walker and Rens Hayes reveal how data-driven decision-making and advanced technology can revolutionize the construction and design industries. Through examples from fitness technology and other sectors, they illustrate the transformative potential of AI…

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S2E10: DJ Patil and Ray Lane, GreatPoint Ventures 44:18

11M ago44:18

44:18

Today we’re joined by Ray Lane and DJ Patil from GreatPoint Ventures. Ray, known for his pivotal role at Oracle during its turnaround, shares his journey from the US Army to top tech positions and eventually co-founding GreatPoint Ventures, where he supports entrepreneurs. DJ Patil – investor, entrepreneur, and former U.S. Chief Data Scientist – jo…

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Designing for Wellness: The Agile Approach Behind UF’s Student Healthcare Center WELL Platinum Certification 49:30

11M ago49:30

49:30

What moves the needle for you? Joe Walker welcomes Iris Meeker LEED AP, WELL AP, Senior Interior Designer and Director of Sustainability for Walker Architects, and Dustin Stephany LEED AP, WELL AP, CEM, Sustainable Building Coordinator for the University of Florida. They review how the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed interior space design, focusi…

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S2E9: Sai Srirampur, PeerDB 41:37

1y ago41:37

41:37

Sai Srirampur is the co-founder of PeerDB and a veteran Postgres Solutions Engineer with experience at Citus Data and Microsoft. He has been at the forefront of optimizing and scaling Postgres for large data workloads and is now spearheading innovation in data movement and replication with PeerDB. In this episode, we'll discuss the challenges of tu…

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S2E8: Melanie Plageman, Microsoft 36:55

1y ago36:55

36:55

In this episode, we talk Postgres committer Melanie Plagemean about her involvement with @PGConfdev, improvements to vacuum scheduling and auto vacuum configuration, the logical replication of DDL, and platforms such as CNCF and Kubernetes integrating with Postgres. Links mentioned: PGConf.dev YouTube – CMU Database Group Path To Citus Con Podcast …

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The Evolution of Active Learning in Future Higher Education Spaces with Kevin Lackey AIA, LEED AP BD+C 39:50

1y ago39:50

39:50

The world of higher education architecture is changing. Joe sits down with Kevin Lackey, Principal and Office Leader at Walker Architects in Atlanta. Kevin shares his personal journey into architecture, revealing how the firm's commitment to a people-centric approach—tailoring designs to meet the unique needs of each client—was a decisive factor in…

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S2E7: Bharath Rupireddy, AWS 30:08

1y ago30:08

30:08

Bharath Rupireddy has carved a niche for himself in the Postgres community since he began using the database system back in 2020. From his start at EnterpriseDB to making strides at Microsoft, and now contributing to the AWS open-source project, Bharath is entrenched in the inner workings of Postgres development. He has worked in many areas of Post…

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S2E6: Gülçin Yıldırım Jelínek, EDB 37:09

1y ago37:09

37:09

As the podcast host of The Builders, member of Postgres Women, and Staff Engineer at EDB, Gülçin Yıldırım Jelínek is passionate to see where this space will take us. We kick off Season 2 with Gülçin as she shares her journey in the tech industry, CloudNativePG, the impact of AI on Postgres, and the representation of women in the Postgres community.…

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S2E5: Jelte Fennema-Nio, Principal Software Engineer, Microsoft 31:40

1y ago31:40

31:40

Alongside his peers studying Systems Network Engineering, Jelte Fennema-Nio unearthed a security vulnerability within the framework of Postgres. Since then, Jelte joined the world of cybersecurity and network engineering. He is currently Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft working on Citus/ Postgres/ PgBouncer. In this episode we explore: Fork…

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S2E4: Amit Kapila, Fujitsu India 34:22

1y ago34:22

34:22

Amit Kapila is a PostgreSQL Committer and a Senior Director at Fujitsu India. Amit joins the show to share his contributions to logical replication enhancements (achieving highly available systems), his involvement in the PostgreSQL community, and his perspective on contributions from tech giants in advancing PostgreSQL features. In this episode we…

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S2E3: David Wheeler, Principal Architect, Tembo 38:35

1y ago38:35

38:35

As Principal Architect at Tembo and the creator of PGXN, David Wheeler is a seminal figure in the Postgres world. Join us as we discuss David's tenure at The New York Times, his influential projects like Bricolage and pgTAP, and the game-changing database change management system, Sqitch. In this episode we explore: David Wheeler's transition from …

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Designing for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Performing Arts Spaces with Amy Donohue AIA, LFA, NOMA 51:01

1y ago51:01

51:01

Ever wonder what happens when you mix innovative design with a pinch of architectural genius? Joe Walker's conversation with Amy Donohue on Design for an Agile World offers a refreshing glimpse into the future of spaces where everyone belongs. Amy isn't just any architect; she's a trailblazer who has crafted concepts with Richard Meyer and Partners…

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S2E2: Denis Magda, Director of Developer Relations, Yugabyte 48:23

1y ago48:23

48:23

Denis Magda is the mastermind behind the innovative extension PgCompute and a pivotal figure in the world of Postgres development. With over a decade and a half of experience, Denis cut his teeth on Postgres during its use in high-traffic social networking projects in Eastern Europe and has continued to push the envelope at Yugabyte as the head of …

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S2E1: Andrew Atkinson, Software Engineer and Author 35:32

1y ago35:32

35:32

Andrew Atkinson is a Software Engineer who specializes in building high-performance web applications using PostgreSQL and Ruby on Rails. He wrote the book ‘High-Performance PostgreSQL for Rails’, published by Pragmatic Programmers in 2024. Our discussion with Andrew spans the technical challenges of sharding and the concurrent evolution of Rails an…

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Transforming Patient Experiences Through Design with Dr. Michael S. Okun 46:59

1y ago46:59

46:59

Imagine a world where doctors and patients work closely together, where hospitals are designed with you in mind. Joe sits down with Dr. Michael S. Okun from the well-known Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida Health. They dive deep into how the institute, born in 2002 and growing from a tiny team to a powerh…

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Agile Design for Exceptional Public Service with John Power 1:03:18

1+ y ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Host Joe Walker sits down with Alachua County tax collector John Power, to discuss the importance of providing excellent customer service and the impact of agile design on public facilities and employee satisfaction. John's journey to being elected into public office highlights the significance of nurturing individuals within any business or organi…

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The impact of Artificial Intelligence on Enterprise Architecture 38:41

1+ y ago38:41

38:41

It's no secret that Artificial Intelligence is here to stay and will continue to play an important and impactful role within the Enterprise Architecture space. This year's first guest is David Strickrodt, one of Bizzdesign's solution advisors and member of our AI task force team. David shares his insights on where he sees the trend of AI going this…

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Our Top Clips From 2023 - State of Enterprise Architecture, Dave Armes, and Dan Warfield 22:33

1+ y ago22:33

22:33

We've compiled the best 3 clips from our top downloaded episodes of 2023. The episodes include the fireside chat around The State of Enterprise Architecture from our annual BD Connect conference, Humanizing Enterprise Architecture with Dave Armes from Servicenow, and how to set up a successful Enterprise Architecture practice with Dan Warfield. If …

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Season 1 Wrap-Up with Agile Design Expert Juli Mitchell, IIDA, LEED AP 39:25

1+ y ago39:25

39:25

In the final episode of season one of Design for an Agile World, host Joe Walker is joined by Juli Mitchell, IIDA, LEED AP, a Principal at Walker Architects. Juli, an expert in agile design thinking for interior environments, reflects on her journey and how she became a part of the Walker Architect’s team. Together, they explore the importance of t…

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S1E10: Tim Sehn, Dolthub, Doltgres 34:30

1+ y ago34:30

34:30

Just describing something truly novel is challenging, let alone building it. That’s the story of our final episode from Season 1, where Ry sits down with Tim Sehn from Dolthub to talk about the journey of building Dolt, the new release of Doltgres, and the challenges of adapting to the changing ways users engage with your product.…

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"Change can happen" - Smith Mordak, Chief Executive of UKGBC 40:12

1+ y ago40:12

40:12

Today, I’m joined by a true industry trailblazer, Smith Mordak. Smith is an award-winning architect, engineer and writer, working across disciplines to realise a regenerative economy and built environment. As former Director of Sustainability & Physics at Buro Happold, a one-time steering committee member at Architects Declare, and a current board …

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S1E9: Bertrand Drouvot, AWS Cloud, pgsentinel 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

33:53

Build the thing you wish you had right now. That’s the story behind Hacking Postgres, Ep 9, where Ry sits down with Bertrand Drouvot of AWS Cloud. Today they talked about the struggles of trying to build from scratch vs having a template, what should be core vs an extension, and being able to see what’s really happening inside your database.…

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Collaborative Design and Social Impact: A Conversation with Michael Maltzan, Design Principal, FAIA, NCARB Certified 49:14

1+ y ago49:14

49:14

We're excited to have Design Principal Michael Maltzan, FAIA, NCARB Certified - the architect behind Star Apartments, a project so innovative it was featured in Time Magazine's "25 Best Inventions" for its transformative approach to housing solutions, talk with Joe as they break down the agile design methodology, architectures role in pushing socie…

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S1E8: Philippe Noël, ParadeDB 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

36:06

Search is simple in theory. In practice? Anything but. Join Ry for Episode 8 of Hacking Postgres, where he sits down with Philippe Noël of ParadeDB to talk about how search is evolving, the influence of AI, and the lessons you'd tell your younger self.By Ry Walker

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How to Build Better Workflows for Enterprise and Solution Architects 25:42

1+ y ago25:42

25:42

Today’s episode features a recording from our annual global event, BD Connect. This recording was taken from our 2023 edition featuring Matthjis Scholten entitled How to Build Better Workflows for Enterprise and Solution Architects. If you’re more of a visual learner, we do have an on-demand version of Matthjis’ presentation avialble on our website…

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S1E7: Burak Yucesoy, Ubicloud 36:04

1+ y ago36:04

36:04

Postgres for everything? How about building a new cloud provider? Join us for Ep 7 of Hacking Postgres where Ry talks with Burak Yucesoy of Ubicloud about new clouds, getting attached to extensions, and the future potential of Postgres.By Ry Walker

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S1E6: Regina Obe and Paul Ramsey, PostGIS 35:12

1+ y ago35:12

35:12

Ever wonder what it's like to build a geospatial extension for PostgreSQL? Join us for Episode 6 of Hacking Postgres, where Ry sits down with Regina Obe and Paul Ramsey, two of the key creators of PostGIS.By Ry Walker

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